The TTC plans to expand the use of cameras on transit vehicles to include external-facing cameras on buses and streetcars, a change that counsellors and constituents have been asking about for years. Article Continued BelowCurrently, graphics for the location of cameras on streetcars only show a single external camera at the front. As soon as the cameras have been turned on, decals will be posted on the vehicles to let the public know that the exterior cameras are recording. According to the TTC press release, Toronto is one of the last municipalities in Ontario to implement forward-facing and external cameras on surface vehicles. The public consultation is meant to be a space for the public to share their thoughts and concerns, as well as for the TTC to increase public awareness on the topic.
Source: thestar October 04, 2018 00:45 UTC